Pasta

Pasta

Easy Homemade Pasta Dough

“Consistently great and easy pasta dough. This makes really great homemade linguine or ravioli for a manual pasta machine. If its too sticky, just roll a bit in flour. This recipe makes enough pasta for 24 small raviolis or 4 servings of linguine. Whatever pasta you make should take no more than 4 to 6 […]

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Chicken Scampi Pasta

Chicken takes the place of shrimp in this dish inspired by the Olive Garden classic — making it even more weeknight friendly. Serve … Ingredients: Kosher salt 1 pound thinly-sliced chicken cutlets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick strips  3 tablespoons olive oil  8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed  6 cloves garlic, sliced  1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes  […]

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Baked Rigatoni with Sausage

INGREDIENTS: Topping 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped ½ tsp kosher salt Pasta ¼ tsp kosher salt, plus more for the pasta 1 lb(s) rigatoni pasta 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb(s) sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 1 large or 2 small heads broccoli, chopped into small florets 1 […]

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Skillet-Baked Ziti with Andouille, Tomatoes, and Peppers

This spicy, heavily smoked pork sausage is seasoned slowly and cooked over pecan wood and sugarcane to achieve its distinctive flavor and firm texture. Andouille is sold ready-to-eat, with or without heating. Although it is fully cooked, it must be refrigerated. Commonly associated with jambalaya and gumbo, andouille can be used in place of any […]

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Jenn’s Out Of This World Spaghetti and Meatballs

“This authentic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made with fresh oregano and parsley. Because the meatballs are cooked in the sauce, they are tender and savory.” Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 cup chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 (16 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 1 cup water 1/2 […]

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Low-Cal Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour 1 cup low-fat (2%) milk Kosher salt 2 tablespoons Neufchtel or low-fat cream cheese 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 12 ounces fresh fettuccine Freshly ground pepper Directions: Make […]

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Farmer’s Pasta

Ingredients: Butter, for greasing pan 2 tablespoons (or more) olive oil 6 ounces pancetta, chopped 4 teaspoons minced garlic 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 7 cups whole milk 8 ounces Fontina cheese, grated 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan 6 ounces provolone cheese, grated 1 pound rigatoni pasta 3 tablespoons chopped fresh […]

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Pasta with Creamy White Beans

Pasta shells are combined with a creamy cannellini bean sauce and finished with smoked mozzarella. INGREDIENTS: 1 ½ tsp kosher salt, plus more for the pasta 1 lb(s) shell pasta ¼ cup olive oil 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 small red onion, diced 1 ½ tsp kosher salt ½ tsp red pepper flakes ¼ […]

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Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe

“This is a recipe that we have made in our family for many years–everyone loves it. It’s a very basic and easy variation on mac ‘n cheese.” Ingredients: 1 pound spaghetti 6 tablespoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 3/4 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese Directions: Bring a large […]

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients: 5 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs, finely processed 6 ounces heavy cream (as needed to soak the breadcrumbs)  1 tablespoon canola oil  1/2 cup small-diced sweet onions 1 clove garlic, chopped  1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary  8 ounces ground pork  8 ounces sweet pork sausage, no casing  8 ounces ground veal  5 ounces Parmesan, grated, plus […]